Iris Vanderbilt had a tumultuous childhood, marked by the ominous shadows cast by her parents. When she was just a teenager, her parents unceremoniously ran her out of their home, leaving her to fend for herself. In those trying times, Iris found solace in her best friend, River. Together, they had ventured into dark territories and faced trouble that had left them estranged as adults.
Years passed and Iris, with her remarkable tenacity and determination, rose to become the owner of a successful company. However, her personal life was far from perfect. She found herself entangled in a toxic and abusive relationship with a man named Chase, who held her captive in a web of manipulation and control.
On the other hand, River had become the notorious leader of a ruthless mafia gang, instilling fear and commanding respect in equal measure. His life had turned to one of crime and violence, far removed from the innocence of his childhood.
Iris's father fell ill and eventually passed away, old wounds resurfaced. Her mother sought reconciliation, but Iris found it impossible to move past the pain of the past. The burden of her fractured family weighed heavily on Iris's heart, and she found herself at a crossroads, battling her own demons and struggling to make sense of her turbulent life.
During this time, Iris encountered Ambrose, a kind and wealthy man who showed her kindness and consideration. As their paths crossed, Iris's heart found solace and warmth in Ambrose's presence, presenting her with a glimmer of hope for happiness.
As fate would have it, Iris and River's paths converged once more, and the old wounds and long-buried emotions rose to the surface. Despite their years-long enmity, River found himself overwhelmed by the depths of his feelings for Iris. Determined to claim her for himself, he declared his love for her, vowing to reignite the connection they once shared.
"Mels I think we should break up" David said to her, his voice flat, no emotion, as though he wasn't blowing up her entire world with his blunt words.
"What?" Melody asked, her face had gone pale, she had heard the words he said the first time but she couldn't believe it. She loved him and he loved her, why would they break up? Why would he want this? David was the love of her life, he was athletic and popular, and made her feel special. He had been pressuring her to give in and have sex with him, but she needed a little more time to feel ready. She was almost ready, she had planned for them to make love the last night she was here before she moved away, then they would go long distance until she finished highschool and could legally move out to be with him without her mom interfering. She thought it was a perfect plan, but apparently David disagreed. Their lives weren't going to overlap anymore. Was that all she was to him? A convenient overlap?
Her parents broke up, followed by sudden announcement her and her mother would be moving across the country, then David breaking her heart. Everything was disrupted everything in Melody's life had crumbled around her. Turns out there are even more surprises on the horizon, is Melody ready to accept all these changes or will it all be too much?
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